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FD60 JEO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD60 JEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 126,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,944 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded....

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ....wet mot

Pass 21 May 2024 88,106 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 16 May 2024 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,690 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides bump stop sleeves split

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 77,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides bump stop sleeves split

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and minor play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shockabsorbers plastic bump stop sleeves split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and minor play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shockabsorbers plastic bump stop sleeves split

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust silencer high

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,365 miles

nearside rear shock absorber shroud adrift

rear exhaust corroded / peeling

Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear shock absorber shroud adrift

rear exhaust corroded / peeling

Pass 7 May 2019 54,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 48,030 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 48,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,755 miles

rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 31 May 2016 31,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,431 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FD60 JEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD60 JEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD60 JEO registered?

FD60 JEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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